’m falling behind my peers. I’ve put my post-sport career development on the backburner. I’m not gaining experience that organizations will recognize. Ottawa – These are some of the common post-sport career concerns of Team Canada athletes. But during Game Plan Day in Canada, hosted by Deloitte, athletes had the opportunity to not only debunk these statements, but reflect on …
Montreal – Canada crowned its top short track speed skaters at the Canadian Short Track Championships in Montréal recently. William Dandjinou raced to first place in the 500m-2, 1000m-2, and 1500m-2, to secure the overall championship with 19,000 combined points. On the women’s side, it was Florence Brunelle who dominated the field, winning four events to earn 20,000 points and take …
Ottawa – Five Canadian Olympians are part of a nine-person inductee class of 2024 for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Each inductee was nominated by their community, and over 230 public nominations were reviewed by a panel of sport journalists, academics, and athletes. Each inductee has contributed to the Canadian sport community through their innovation, advocacy, or expertise, and made …
Ottawa – The 17th edition of Canada Army Run, took place in Ottawa, where more than 14,000 of participants joined various races alongside members of the military. Runners, rollers, and walkers participated in events including the 5K, 10K, half marathon, Sergeant Major’s Challenge, and Commander’s Challenge. The races were kicked off by Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army, …
ST. PETERSBURG – Recently Yarbrough took the mound at Tropicana Field, entering in the second inning as the bulk reliever, a role he essentially pioneered in 2018. But taking that mound to face the Rays? Now, that was a first for the Blue Jays’ left-hander. “Very strange,” Yarbrough said. “A lot of adrenaline, being able to see everybody again.” Battling some …
ARLINGTON – A long, frustrating season for Bo Bichette has come to a quick, disappointing end. Bichette has a fracture in his right middle finger, the Blue Jays announced prior to Thursday’s 4-0 win at Globe Life Field in which they shut out the Rangers, and the timing is cruel. Bichette just spent nearly two months working back from a recurring calf injury …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced club’s 2024 NHL preseason schedule, which begins on Sunday, September 22nd against the Ottawa Senators. The club will play six preseason games in total with three games at home and three games on the road. The Maple Leafs will play two games against the Senators, two games against the Montréal Canadiens and two …
CALGARY – Hockey Canada has announced that its coaching staff that led the Para ice hockey national team to the gold medal at the world championships is returning for the 2024-25 season and that includes five-time Paralympian Greg Westlake. The Canadians broke a seven-year world championship title drought this past May in Calgary with a thrilling victory over three-time defending …
Lévis – The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette Playground Equipment (Jambette) to support the expansion and upgrading of the business’s production processes. Valued at over $16.5 million, the project has enabled the construction of a new plant in Lévis and the acquisition of modern equipment that boosts productivity. The announcement was made …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract. The value of the contract is $875,000. Robertson, 22, skated in 56 regular season games with the Leafs last season, registering a career-high 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists). He also skated in six playoff games. The Pasadena, California native …
